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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic A. Sample Space

Indicator 1. Identify a sample space

Objective a. Determine the number of outcomes

Assessment limit: Use no more than 3 independent events with a sample space of no more than 6 outcomes in each event.

Edward conducts a simulation using a coin, a number cube, and a spinner, as shown below.

What is the number of outcomes for his simulation?

  1. 3
  2. 8
  3. 12
  4. 48

Correct Answer
D. 48
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